Netskope: Principal Engineer, DLP — Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About Netskope

Netskope develops security and networking technology for cloud, data and AI environments. Its employer introduction identifies the Netskope One platform, a zero-trust engine and the NewEdge network as parts of that offering. The business describes giving organisations visibility and control while maintaining the performance of access to applications and information. This connects cybersecurity with networking: the products address both how digital resources are reached and how their use is controlled and protected.

The position and its setting

Netskope lists Principal Engineer, DLP in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, under reference 8222507. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Security Services
• Employer listing date: 22 September 2026

Responsibilities and work described

• Please note, this team is hiring across multiple levels and candidates are individually assessed and appropriately leveled based upon their skills and experience
• The Netskope Data Security team is focused on providing unrivaled visibility and real-time data protection
• Our products ensure that customers' data is protected wherever it lives
• Our engineers design and deliver the next generation of highly scalable, effective, and high-performance data loss prevention solutions
• Have the opportunity to build best-in-class data security solutions using technologies including advanced algorithms, ML-based models, and AI-assisted development, while working with a talented and experienced team of software engineers in a and collaborative environment
• Development: software in C++, C, Golang, and Python
• Architecting, designing, and developing systems as part of the data security services offering
• Delivery: technical leadership for complex projects and driving solutions across multiple components
• Using ML models and advanced data structures and algorithms to solve challenging problems
• Using AI tools to assist with designing, building, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting software
• Delivery: solutions that prevent loss of sensitive or confidential data through deep content inspection
• Development: highly scalable and high-performance software solutions
• Mentoring engineers and helping drive engineering best practices across the team

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 12+ years of industry experience building high-performance, scalable, and secure dataplane services
• Programming mastery of C++ with experience in Golang, Python, and C
• Understanding: computer architecture, including multithreading, CPU scheduling, and memory management
• Understanding: algorithms and data structures used in real-time inline data processing
• Experience and knowledge of TCP, SSL/TLS, HTTP, SMTP, and REST services
• Passion and hands-on experience developing data security solutions
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools for designing, building, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting software
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills using debuggers such as gdb and tools such as Valgrind
• Experience: Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience developing and deploying software to GCP, AWS, or Azure
• Experience: CI/CD using tools such as Drone, Jenkins, or similar technologies
• Knowledge: and experience with Linux, Windows, and/or macOS
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive complex technical initiatives
• Innovative and out-of-the-box thinking to solve challenging problems

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Advertised location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Software engineers who are passionate about developing cutting-edge software in C++, Golang, and Python
• As a Principal Engineer on the Netskope Data Security team, you will provide technical leadership and design and deliver highly effective, scalable, and high-performance software solutions for the next generation of content inspection and data protection

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Netskope

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Netskope posting below and match the title and reference 8222507.

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Practical preparation: Python

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Relevant skills

• Python
• C++
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• Docker
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure
• REST APIs
• AI/ML
• Google Cloud
• Linux